The existing mini-split condenser and ductless air handlers in the state-owned residence #137062…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission awarded contract C7D45F on August 17, 2026, for the delivery and installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment at state-owned residence #137062 located at Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area. The contract is valued at $10,100.00 and is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2027. The scope includes one 3-ton Daikin mini-split condenser unit and three 12,000 British Thermal Unit (BTU) ductless air handler units.

The replacement system is necessitated by the age and deteriorating condition of the existing mini-split HVAC equipment, which is between 15 and 20 years old and has experienced multiple malfunctions including a refrigerant leak identified during a 2025 service call. The existing system requires R410A refrigerant, which the United States Environmental Protection Agency banned for new residential use in 2025, resulting in prohibitively high refill costs. The new equipment is designed to operate efficiently with the facility's recently upgraded solar power generation system while reducing ongoing maintenance expenditures associated with the outdated installation.